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Christopher Grieco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University. His research focuses on developing an understanding of mixed ionic-electronic conduction in conjugated polymers for energy storage and bioelectronic applications. He employs ultrafast spectroscopic techniques such as broadband visible/near-infrared pump-probe and FTIR spectroscopy to study charge carrier dynamics in functional materials.
Education: Ph.D. Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University (2012–2017); B.S. Chemistry & Applied Mathematics, Rochester Institute of Technology (2008–2012). Professional employment includes a postdoctoral position at The Ohio State University (2017–2021).
Research emphasizes probing the interplay of ionic and electronic transport in polymers, with particular attention to their nanoscale morphology and environmental dependence. His lab has developed specialized instrumentation, including an ultrabroadband near-infrared transient absorption spectrometer. Teaching includes courses like Molecular Spectroscopy and Physical Chemistry.
Award highlights: NSF CAREER Award (2025), Norman Edmund Inspiration Award (2024), and multiple postdoctoral and teaching recognitions. His work has led to over 20 peer-reviewed publications, spanning topics from eumelanin photoprotection to singlet fission mechanisms in organic semiconductors.
Lab members include PhD candidates Caitlyn Clark and Rashid, with Zainab Aderoju Adeoluwa joining recently. The lab’s NSF-funded research explores asphaltene science and energy materials, leveraging advanced spectroscopic tools to bridge fundamental understanding and applied innovation.
